ARCHITECT - AWS Administration

Job Description AWS & Linux Architect Experience

1015 Years

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled AWS & Linux Architect to lead the design, implementation, modernization, and operational governance of AWS cloud and Linux-based infrastructure platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AWS services, enterprise Linux administration, cloud security, automation, containerization, and infrastructure architecture.

This role will serve as the technical authority for AWS and Linux platforms, driving cloud adoption, infrastructure optimization, security compliance, automation, disaster recovery, and operational excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities AWS Cloud Architecture & Operations

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available AWS cloud solutions.
• Develop cloud adoption and migration strategies for enterprise workloads.
• Design AWS Landing Zones, multi-account architectures, and governance frameworks.
• Architect cloud-native and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Optimize AWS resource utilization and cloud spending through FinOps practices.
• Lead infrastructure modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Define cloud standards, best practices, and architectural governance.

Linux Infrastructure Management

• Architect and manage enterprise Linux environments including:
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
  • Rocky Linux
  • CentOS
  • Ubuntu
  • Amazon Linux
• Perform Linux server installation, configuration, hardening, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure platform stability, performance, availability, and security.
• Lead OS migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure standardization initiatives.

AWS Core Services

• Amazon EC2
• Amazon S3
• Amazon VPC
• AWS IAM
• Route 53
• AWS RDS
• Elastic Load Balancer (ELB)
• Auto Scaling
• AWS Backup
• AWS Systems Manager
• AWS Organizations
• Transit Gateway
• CloudFront

Security & Compliance

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures following AWS Well-Architected principles.
• Implement IAM governance and least-privilege access models.
• Manage GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, and CloudTrail.
• Support vulnerability remediation and security compliance initiatives.
• Partner with security teams to drive cloud governance and regulatory compliance.

Automation & DevOps

• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using:
  • Terraform
  • CloudFormation
  • AWS CDK (Preferred)
• Create automation workflows using:
  • Shell Scripting
  • Python
  • Ansible
• Automate provisioning, patching, compliance, and operational tasks.
• Support CI/CD integration using AWS-native and third-party tools.

Containerization & Kubernetes

• Design and support containerized workloads.
• Manage Kubernetes platforms including:
  • Amazon EKS
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
• Support microservices deployment architectures.
• Implement container security and monitoring best practices.

Monitoring & Observability

• Implement monitoring, alerting, and operational visibility using:
  • Amazon CloudWatch
  • AWS CloudTrail
  • Grafana
  • Prometheus
  • ELK Stack
• Drive proactive monitoring and service reliability initiatives.

Backup, DR & Business Continuity

• Design and govern backup and recovery strategies.
• Implement cross-region and multi-AZ resiliency solutions.
• Define and validate RTO/RPO requirements.
• Conduct disaster recovery planning and testing exercises.

Leadership & Governance

• Act as the primary escalation point for AWS and Linux-related issues.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical workshops, and customer discussions.
• Create High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), SOPs, and runbooks.
• Mentor cloud engineers and Linux administrators.
• Participate in governance forums, CAB reviews, and strategic planning sessions.

Required Technical Skills AWS Cloud

• AWS Architecture Design
• AWS Organizations
• EC2, VPC, IAM, S3
• RDS, Aurora
• Route 53
• CloudFront
• ELB & Auto Scaling
• AWS Backup
• Systems Manager
• AWS Security Services
• Cost Optimization & FinOps

Linux Administration

• RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Amazon Linux
• Linux Hardening and Security
• Package Management
• Performance Tuning
• System Troubleshooting
• High Availability Clustering
• Storage & Filesystem Administration

Automation

• Terraform
• CloudFormation
• Ansible
• Shell Scripting
• Python

Containers & DevOps

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Amazon EKS
• Git
• Jenkins
• GitHub Actions
• CI/CD Pipelines

Monitoring & Security

• CloudWatch
• ELK Stack
• Grafana
• Prometheus
• AWS GuardDuty
• Security Hub
• Vulnerability Management

Preferred Certifications AWS

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
• AWS Certified Security Specialty

Linux

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) Preferred
• Linux Foundation Certifications

Other

• Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Terraform Associate
• ITIL Foundation

Soft Skills

• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and architecture reviews.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.
• Experience managing critical incidents and escalations.
• Ability to mentor and develop technical teams.

Role Type: Senior SME / Technical Architect
Level: L3 / L4 Architect / Principal Engineer / Solution Architect